• Synagogues plan June 23 blood drive

    A Tri-Synagogue Blood Drive, sponsored by Young Israel of East Brunswick, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and Temple B’nai Shalom, all of East Brunswick, is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. To sign up for a time slot or for…

  • Two events to raise money for childhood cancer research

    BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Sixteen years ago, Alex Scott of West Hartford, Conn., was diagnosed with pediatric cancer when she was hardly a year old. By the time she was old enough to realize the severity of her condition at age 4, Alex set up a lemonade stand in front of…

  • Annual Chandlee-Stout golf outing set for June 17

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Ann Marie Chandlee-Tara Stout Foundation Annual Golf Classic will be held June 17 at the Knob Hill Golf Course in Manalapan. The foundation is committed to helping families who have a child or parent fighting cancer, offering dreams through the Make- A-Wish Foundation, and providing scholarships to graduating high…

  • Yard sale proceeds to aid building fund

    Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge, will hold its ninth annual Churchwide Yard Sale 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. June 9. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund. For more information, log on to www.gracechurchob.org or email [email protected].

  • Church carnival to kick off June 11

    The Immaculate Conception Church Carnival is planned for 6-11 p.m. June 11-14 and 5-11 p.m. June 15 on the church grounds, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Admission is free of charge. The event will feature rides and games of chance for all ages; a beer garden; a food pavilion with specials (June 11, pulled pork; June…

  • Crafters sought for Jamesburg Vendor Day

    The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is looking for crafters/vendors for its upcoming Vendor Day event, which will be held noon-4 p.m. July 13 at the firehouse, Gatzmer Lane. The cost is $10 per table, or a donation of a $10 item for the raffle. Interested individuals should call Stephanie Rampacek at 908-208-3888.

  • Tickets available for medieval dinner-show

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School Choir will host its fourth annual Madrigal Dinner Show, “Alice in Blunderland,” 7 p.m. June 14 and 6:30 p.m. June 15 in the cafeteria at the high school, Washington Road. The event will feature Renaissance music, the show and a dinner including a chicken and pork entree, dessert, wassail,…

  • Just dance

    Patrons dance to the beat of DJ Russ Einbinder during the “celebrity” bartender event at the Milltown American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 on June 1. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Hog heaven

    While John Sardis (l) of Milltown takes care of the grill, John Carians of Carteret turns the pig head as patrons enjoy an afternoon of food during the Milltown American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25’s third annual Charity Pig Roast on June 1 to benefit the borough’s Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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